Psychology Program

Are you a good listener? Empathetic? A problem solver? If the answer is yes, a degree in psychology may be ideal for you. As a psychology student at St. Bonaventure, you can choose to master the art or science of psychology. You will become capable of appreciating and implementing the role and value of a scientific approach to understanding behavior and mental processes.

A degree in psychology in conjunction with appropriate elective courses provides a strong foundation for a broad list of career and graduate school opportunities. You will develop the skills to understand and evaluate human behavior, decision making, personality, group behavior, and mental illness among other topics.

Psychology Program Advantages

Career Advantage: In 2013, 100% of SBU psychology graduates went on to employment or graduate school.

Small Class Size: An 11:1 student to faculty ratio means that your professors will work with you 1:1 to identify and provide the best opportunities and resources to match your interests and ambitions.

Research: At SBU, you will develop independent research projects, get involved with faculty research, publish research studies, and present alongside faculty at national conferences.

Experience: 90% of psychology students participate in two or more high-impact activities including internships, field experience, community service, study abroad, and capstone experiences.

Student Clubs: Build your resume and become closer with classmates by joining the Psych Club and Psi Chi, an international merit-based honor society.

Psychology Careers

Psychology students are in demand. With a psychology degree from St. Bonaventure, you will be prepared for a range of careers in human services, social services, post graduate studies in psychology, business administration, health care, law school, medicine, veterinary medicine and others. Take a look where our 2013 and 2014 graduates have gone and see how you can prepare for a career in the following fields:

News, Publications & Research

Nov 03, 2016 | Research by a number of St. Bonaventure University students has been accepted for the 17th Annual Penn-York Conference for Undergraduates that will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, on campus.

Sep 28, 2016 | Many college students in the north central Pennsylvania and western New York regions are gearing up for the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. The 17th Annual Penn-York Conference for Undergraduates is set to take place at St. Bonaventure University on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.